Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 857

State of Kuwait · Criminal Procedure · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The victim's right to pardon expires upon his death. The effect thereof: it does not pass to his heirs, and his agent or guardian may not perform any disposition on his behalf after his death. His mother's waiver after his death. - 304 - Criminal Procedure and Trials issued by a person lacking standing. Has no effect on the criminal action.
Arabic original
حق المجني عليه في العفو ينقضي بوفاته. أثر ذلك: أنه لا ينتقل لورثته ولايجوز لوكيله أو الولي عنه إجراء أي تصرف نيابة عنه بعد وفاته. تنازل والدته بعد وفاته. - ٣٠٤ - إجراءات ومحاكمات جزائية صادر من غير ذي صفة. لا أثر له في الدعوى الجزائية.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢٣/٢٠٠٥ جزائي جلسة ١٤/٣/٢٠٠٦ القسم الخامس المجلد الرابع عشر ص٧٦٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 304. PDF pages: 297–298.

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